Sea weather in Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland All the beach weather in Carrickfergus

All the essential weather information for enjoying the beach in Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland, for swimming, tanning or water sports! Our sea weather data is reliable, easy to read and updated every day.

Weather: When should you go to the beach in Carrickfergus over the next 7 days?

Discover the best moment to go to the beach in Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland this week to enjoy the best weather and calmest sea possible. Our opinion is based on reliable sea weather forecasts in Carrickfergus. You can see full forecasts by clicking on the day you want to see in the table below.

Date Outside temp. Our opinion
Sunday 14 December 202549°F to 54°Fnot recommended
Monday 15 December 202543°F to 49°Frecommended
Tuesday 16 December 202536°F to 43°Fdiscouraged
Wednesday 17 December 202541°F to 50°Fnot recommended
Thursday 18 December 202545°F to 52°Fnot recommended
Friday 19 December 202541°F to 49°Fnot recommended
Saturday 20 December 202541°F to 47°Fdiscouraged

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Carrickfergus

Sea weather on Sunday 14 December 2025

On Sunday 14 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:38 and will set at 15:56 on the beach(es) of Carrickfergus. The outside temperature will be a high of 54°F t and a low of 49°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.2in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 29.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 32.3mph). Wave height will be up to 9.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (53°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (53°F)10°C (51°F)
Perceived temperature7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0in0.1in
Humidity88%91%91%90%93%91%91%94%
Barometric pressure1010 hPa1009 hPa1007 hPa1005 hPa1002 hPa998 hPa996 hPa997 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (53°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (53°F)10°C (51°F)
Dew point9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (49°F)
Wind
Speed37km/h (23mph)32km/h (20mph)34km/h (21mph)36km/h (23mph)46km/h (28mph)47km/h (29mph)45km/h (28mph)18km/h (11mph)
Gusts39km/h (24mph)48km/h (30mph)52km/h (32mph)40km/h (25mph)49km/h (30mph)51km/h (32mph)52km/h (32mph)26km/h (16mph)
Direction 209°
SSW
207°
SSW
200°
SSW
188°
S
192°
SSW
194°
SSW
186°
S
255°
WSW
Wind chill7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)
Waves
Height1.8m (5.8ft)1.8m (5.8ft)1.9m (6.3ft)2.0m (6.7ft)2.2m (7.4ft)2.5m (8.1ft)2.6m (8.5ft)2.9m (9.4ft)
Direction 157°
SSE
158°
SSE
158°
SSE
156°
SSE
157°
SSE
157°
SSE
158°
SSE
156°
SSE
Period14.8 sec.14.6 sec.14.6 sec.14.6 sec.14.6 sec.14.6 sec.14.6 sec.14.6 sec.
Significant height1.4m (4.6ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.9m (6.2ft)2.0m (6.6ft)2.2m (7.2ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)

Sea weather on Monday 15 December 2025

On Monday 15 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:39 and will set at 15:56 on the beach(es) of Carrickfergus. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 43°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 10.6mph km/h (with gusts up to 14.9mph). Wave height will be up to 6.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)
Perceived temperature6°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity85%82%84%83%76%77%82%85%
Barometric pressure999 hPa1000 hPa1001 hPa1002 hPa1002 hPa1002 hPa1003 hPa1005 hPa
Cloud cover63%13%10%32%7%10%11%9%
Heat index9°C (48°F)9°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)
Dew point7°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)
Wind
Speed17km/h (11mph)10km/h (6mph)15km/h (9mph)13km/h (8mph)10km/h (6mph)10km/h (6mph)12km/h (7mph)13km/h (8mph)
Gusts24km/h (15mph)15km/h (9mph)22km/h (14mph)20km/h (12mph)16km/h (10mph)18km/h (11mph)22km/h (14mph)22km/h (14mph)
Direction 298°
WNW
268°
W
262°
W
270°
W
263°
W
260°
W
268°
W
283°
WNW
Wind chill6°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)
Waves
Height2.0m (6.5ft)1.5m (4.8ft)1.1m (3.6ft)0.8m (2.7ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.5m (1.8ft)0.5m (1.5ft)0.4m (1.4ft)
Direction 157°
SSE
157°
SSE
158°
SSE
159°
SSE
160°
SSE
161°
SSE
162°
SSE
162°
SSE
Period9.1 sec.8.9 sec.8.7 sec.8.3 sec.8.1 sec.8.0 sec.8.0 sec.7.6 sec.
Significant height1.1m (3.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.4m (1.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)0.9m (3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 16 December 2025

On Tuesday 16 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:40 and will set at 15:56 on the beach(es) of Carrickfergus. The outside temperature will be a high of 43°F t and a low of 36°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 8.7mph km/h (with gusts up to 18mph). Wave height will be up to 1.3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (40°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)-0°C (31°F)2°C (35°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity85%85%84%81%77%78%80%81%
Barometric pressure1006 hPa1008 hPa1010 hPa1012 hPa1014 hPa1014 hPa1015 hPa1016 hPa
Cloud cover9%6%7%40%0%4%3%3%
Heat index6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (40°F)
Dew point4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (33°F)1°C (34°F)-0°C (32°F)2°C (35°F)
Wind
Speed13km/h (8mph)13km/h (8mph)14km/h (9mph)14km/h (9mph)14km/h (9mph)13km/h (8mph)13km/h (8mph)13km/h (8mph)
Gusts21km/h (13mph)21km/h (13mph)24km/h (15mph)24km/h (15mph)29km/h (18mph)26km/h (16mph)28km/h (17mph)22km/h (14mph)
Direction 286°
WNW
278°
W
271°
W
271°
W
259°
WSW
249°
WSW
239°
WSW
229°
SW
Wind chill3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)-0°C (31°F)2°C (35°F)
Waves
Height0.4m (1.3ft)0.4m (1.2ft)0.3m (1.1ft)0.3m (1.1ft)0.3m (1.0ft)0.3m (1.0ft)0.3m (1.0ft)0.4m (1.3ft)
Direction 163°
SSE
164°
SSE
164°
SSE
164°
SSE
164°
SSE
165°
SSE
221°
SW
204°
SSW
Period5.1 sec.7.3 sec.7.3 sec.6.8 sec.6.8 sec.5.0 sec.5.0 sec.6.7 sec.
Significant height0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.6m (2ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 17 December 2025

On Wednesday 17 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:41 and will set at 15:57 on the beach(es) of Carrickfergus. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 41°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 27.3mph km/h (with gusts up to 38.5mph). Wave height will be up to 7.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)10°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)
Perceived temperature2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0in0in
Humidity82%80%75%85%91%92%93%85%
Barometric pressure1015 hPa1014 hPa1012 hPa1010 hPa1008 hPa1007 hPa1009 hPa1010 hPa
Cloud cover9%46%100%100%100%100%83%19%
Heat index5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)10°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)
Dew point2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)6°C (42°F)
Wind
Speed18km/h (11mph)23km/h (14mph)33km/h (21mph)44km/h (28mph)41km/h (26mph)31km/h (19mph)18km/h (11mph)17km/h (11mph)
Gusts30km/h (18mph)38km/h (24mph)48km/h (30mph)62km/h (39mph)44km/h (27mph)49km/h (30mph)30km/h (19mph)29km/h (18mph)
Direction 200°
SSW
196°
SSW
197°
SSW
188°
S
190°
S
198°
SSW
234°
SW
254°
WSW
Wind chill2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (42°F)
Waves
Height0.7m (2.4ft)1.2m (3.8ft)1.7m (5.5ft)1.9m (6.4ft)2.1m (6.9ft)2.3m (7.4ft)2.3m (7.5ft)1.9m (6.4ft)
Direction 181°
S
179°
S
162°
SSE
162°
SSE
160°
SSE
159°
SSE
156°
SSE
156°
SSE
Period14.7 sec.14.7 sec.14.7 sec.14.7 sec.14.7 sec.14.7 sec.14.7 sec.8.9 sec.
Significant height1.0m (3.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)0.9m (3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Thursday 18 December 2025

On Thursday 18 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:42 and will set at 15:57 on the beach(es) of Carrickfergus. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 45°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.4in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 42.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 47.2mph). Wave height will be up to 8.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)9°C (47°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)3°C (37°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0.2in0.1in0in0in0in
Humidity85%79%82%96%89%91%74%75%
Barometric pressure1012 hPa1011 hPa1007 hPa1000 hPa994 hPa990 hPa988 hPa987 hPa
Cloud cover15%52%100%100%100%100%79%74%
Heat index7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)9°C (47°F)
Dew point5°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)6°C (43°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)6°C (43°F)4°C (40°F)
Wind
Speed15km/h (9mph)6km/h (4mph)29km/h (18mph)50km/h (31mph)68km/h (43mph)69km/h (43mph)61km/h (38mph)67km/h (42mph)
Gusts27km/h (17mph)11km/h (7mph)43km/h (27mph)54km/h (34mph)75km/h (47mph)76km/h (47mph)65km/h (40mph)73km/h (46mph)
Direction 253°
WSW
237°
WSW
124°
ESE
128°
SE
169°
S
168°
SSE
176°
S
178°
S
Wind chill5°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)3°C (37°F)
Waves
Height1.6m (5.2ft)1.4m (4.5ft)1.1m (3.8ft)0.9m (3.1ft)2.4m (7.7ft)2.7m (8.9ft)2.7m (8.8ft)2.7m (8.9ft)
Direction 156°
SSE
157°
SSE
159°
SSE
159°
SSE
157°
SSE
155°
SSE
157°
SSE
158°
SSE
Period8.8 sec.8.6 sec.8.2 sec.8.1 sec.19.8 sec.19.5 sec.19.3 sec.18.7 sec.
Significant height0.3m (1ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.3m (1ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.9m (6.2ft)2.1m (6.9ft)2.1m (6.9ft)2.0m (6.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Friday 19 December 2025

On Friday 19 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:42 and will set at 15:57 on the beach(es) of Carrickfergus. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 41°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 45.4mph km/h (with gusts up to 47.2mph). Wave height will be up to 8.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)
Perceived temperature2°C (35°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (33°F)2°C (35°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity76%86%79%73%76%77%81%82%
Barometric pressure984 hPa984 hPa991 hPa1002 hPa1008 hPa1011 hPa1015 hPa1018 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%67%39%7%7%8%
Heat index8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)
Dew point4°C (39°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)
Wind
Speed73km/h (45mph)54km/h (34mph)51km/h (32mph)44km/h (27mph)39km/h (24mph)34km/h (21mph)28km/h (17mph)22km/h (14mph)
Gusts76km/h (47mph)59km/h (37mph)54km/h (34mph)48km/h (30mph)44km/h (27mph)37km/h (23mph)35km/h (22mph)34km/h (21mph)
Direction 181°
S
200°
SSW
265°
W
272°
W
266°
W
258°
WSW
249°
WSW
243°
WSW
Wind chill2°C (35°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (33°F)2°C (35°F)
Waves
Height2.7m (9.0ft)2.5m (8.1ft)2.5m (8.2ft)2.2m (7.3ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.3m (4.2ft)1.2m (4.1ft)1.4m (4.7ft)
Direction 157°
SSE
157°
SSE
156°
SSE
157°
SSE
157°
SSE
135°
SE
131°
SE
128°
SE
Period17.7 sec.17.4 sec.16.4 sec.16.0 sec.6.0 sec.19.8 sec.6.8 sec.14.6 sec.
Significant height2.0m (6.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 20 December 2025

On Saturday 20 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:43 and will set at 15:58 on the beach(es) of Carrickfergus. The outside temperature will be a high of 47°F t and a low of 41°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 16.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 26.7mph). Wave height will be up to 4.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)
Perceived temperature1°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (40°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity82%82%83%80%78%78%79%81%
Barometric pressure1018 hPa1019 hPa1019 hPa1019 hPa1019 hPa1018 hPa1018 hPa1018 hPa
Cloud cover4%9%18%23%6%26%13%54%
Heat index5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)
Dew point3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (41°F)
Wind
Speed21km/h (13mph)22km/h (14mph)18km/h (11mph)21km/h (13mph)20km/h (12mph)22km/h (14mph)22km/h (14mph)26km/h (16mph)
Gusts34km/h (21mph)37km/h (23mph)30km/h (19mph)34km/h (21mph)34km/h (21mph)37km/h (23mph)29km/h (18mph)43km/h (27mph)
Direction 228°
SW
231°
SW
210°
SSW
195°
SSW
198°
SSW
193°
SSW
192°
SSW
192°
SSW
Wind chill1°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (40°F)
Waves
Height1.4m (4.7ft)1.2m (4.0ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.2m (4.1ft)1.3m (4.2ft)1.3m (4.1ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.7m (2.4ft)
Direction 124°
SE
119°
ESE
126°
SE
351°
N

N

N

N

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Period6.1 sec.5.7 sec.5.4 sec.7.0 sec.7.1 sec.8.7 sec.8.7 sec.8.3 sec.
Significant height0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

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